The Straits Budget, 19 January 1939
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The Straits Budget
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Title Section27 1939-01-19 1 The Straits Budget >. BEING THE WEEKLY ISSUE OF THE STRAITS TIMES [ESTABLISHED NEARLY A CENTURY./ SINGAPORE. THURSDAY. JANUARY 19. 1939. Price 25 cts., (S.S. Currency) or Td.27 words
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Article1012 1939-01-19 1 SINGAPORE should be able to teach Australia much in the carrying out 0 lv Commonwealth’s huge defence pro4ram m Mr. H. V. C. Thorby. r n»r Works and Civil Aviation i: Fed' ral Cabinet, told the Straits T::r. wher. ha* arrived from Australia b\ Qantas Empire1,012 words
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Article, Illustration82 1939-01-19 1 The Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Rev. H. W. K. Moivll (right) who arrived at Singapore by the P. and O. Ranchi with the Bishop of Singapore, the Rt. Rev. B. C. Roberts, with whom he will stay in Singapore. The Archbishop, who is accompanied by.—Straits Times picture. - 82 words
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Article, Illustration25 1939-01-19 1 Chief Justice In Wig Robes Mf-Elwainc inkin’ f" S PerCJ/ token before !h d sca let robes first he Wiing of the ,st Smgapore Assizes25 words
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The Straits Budget
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Article1051 1939-01-19 2 Straits Times. Jan. 12. A delegation will leave Penang or Saturday charged with a mission oi great importance to Malaya. It will go to Delhi to negotiate with th* Government of India on behalf of the Malayan governments, and the agenda will not only include the* immigrationStraits Times. Jan. 12. - 1,051 words
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Article789 1939-01-19 2 not be ignored.—Straits Times. Jan 13. After fighting in self-defence fo" over 18 months, incurring terrible sacrifice in lives, suffering and treasure, China remains grimly determined to carry her war of attrition to the bitter end. And the patriotic fervour of the Chinese military and civiliannot be ignored.—Straits Times. Jan 13. - 789 words
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Article676 1939-01-19 2 Straits Times, Jan. 14. Not all German propaganda is of the Goebbels variety. Some of it is moderate in tone and extremely well-reasoned. In the subsidised news services which are made available in a great number of countries, including parts of the British Empire, there is muchStraits Times, Jan. 14. - 676 words
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Article290 1939-01-19 3 Straits Times. Jan. 14. It is very good news that Holland has decided to build six 8,000-ton cruisers for her navy in Netherlands Indian waters. The magnitude of this financial effort, for such a small country. needs no emphasis. It means that the number of Dutch cruisersStraits Times. Jan. 14. - 290 words
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Article1014 1939-01-19 3 --Straits Times, Jan. 16. The Indian in Malaya has found an eloquent and influential spokesman during the last few days in Dr. H. N. Kunzru. As a member of the standing emigration committee of the Central Indian Legislature Dr. Kunzru has always taken a special interest in the--Straits Times, Jan. 16. - 1,014 words
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Article1011 1939-01-19 3 Straits Times. Jan. 17. Many efforts have been made this country to interest the wageearning classes in the purchase by instalments of bonds in various overseas undertakings. In many cases most extravagant promises have been made as to the probable yield on such investments, and as muchStraits Times. Jan. 17. - 1,011 words
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Article917 1939-01-19 4 police control. —Straits Times, Jan 18. In view of the public alarm which has been aroused in Singapore recently by the activities of Chinese criminal gangs, attention is drawn to a series of articles which begins in the Straits Times today. This alarm was well founded at thepolice control.—Straits Times, Jan 18. - 917 words
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Advertisement69 1939-01-19 4 STRAITS TIMES ANNUAL Contributions are invited for the 1PW number of the Straits Times Annual They must be of a definitely Malayan or Malaysian character and may be ol any length up to 2,500 words. The Annual publishes descriptive and historical articles, reminiscences, short stories, and light and serious verse69 words
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NOTES Of The DAY
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Article287 1939-01-19 5 PXER I mentioned in this column A lust week that the numerous re|ners in my suburban household had up my water consumption to the apparently staggering figure of 15.000 un s a month, a colleague of mine ■ame up to me in the office, flourishing bi! j nom287 words
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Article222 1939-01-19 5 JN view of Major-General Dobbie's announcement last week that a garrison is to be established at Penang thi' year it is worth recalling that the de;*mee> ot Penang Island were once tlv 'Ubjeet ot a memorandum by no le>> a o^rso n than the Duke of Wellington However,222 words
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Article207 1939-01-19 5 ARE the public schools responsible for the British habit of living in watertight compartments in Eastern cities, making little or no effort to make contact with the surrounding Asiatic communities or to study Oriental culture? I have come upon a passage in a review of Miss Freya Stark’s207 words
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Article261 1939-01-19 5 117HILE typing this note on the verandah of my house in Mount Rosie Road 1 have before me a charming letter iicm an old lady wno knew Mount Rosie before I was born. This is Mrs. Helen Robertson, widow oi Dr. T. Murray Robertson, late coroner of261 words
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Article253 1939-01-19 5 *J*HERE is or.v passage in Mrs. Robertson’s letter is of special interest to the present-day girl in the European community, whose life is a bewildering round of dances at hotels and clubs, dinner parties and pahit pa ties, tennis, golf and swimming, cinemas and whatever else the place253 words
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Article266 1939-01-19 5 JN the year 1859 a Dutchman travelled out by the P and O. (the overland route over the Isthmus of Suez still being in use) and on his arrival in Batavia he wrote a letter to the local paper giving his impressions or P. and O.266 words
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Article253 1939-01-19 5 11THILE listening to Dr. H N. Kunzru at the dinner given in his honour by the Singapore Indian Association, I was struck once again by the quality of Indian oratory at its best and by the Intellectual calibre of India’s leading men. We have had three of them253 words
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Article265 1939-01-19 5 Mod. San READER, referring to a note in this column. says that I and my colleague have Jumped to wrong conclusions about our water bills, and as this reader is an engineer I expect he is right. Anyway, his letter is likely to interest other householders, so here it is265 words
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Article218 1939-01-19 5 to the question of how a Malay fisherman knows where and when to throw the casting-net, a reader who has spent some time in Trengganu, the most important fishing State in the Peninsula, sends me an interesting note When a fisherman is using a Jala he does definitely218 words
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Article253 1939-01-19 6 ONQ before Singapore became the greatest rubber port in the world there was a vigorous trade in “Straits produce” in this city, and one of the principal classes ol that produce came Into the public eye last Thursday afternoon, when there was a huge blaze of copal and253 words
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Article311 1939-01-19 6 QINCE we all need something in these days to take our minds off the European situation, I reproduce below a description ol a drama called “Qam6oeh” performed in Ball. This passage is taken from the new book “Dance and Drama in Bali by Beryl de Zoete and Walter Spies,311 words
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Article191 1939-01-19 6 |T is surprising to learn that Malacca finds a place in that monumental work. Karl Marx’s Capital.” the starting point of modern Communism. A Penang correspondent calls attention to the following reference To secure Malacca, the Dutch corrupted the Portuguese governor, He let them into the town191 words
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Article231 1939-01-19 6 you ever been inside a ChinM ese newspaper office? I was a guest at the reception given to mark the tenth anniversary of the Sin Chew Jit Poh, whose offices are in Robinson Road, and found it a most Interesting contrast with our own offices in231 words
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Article228 1939-01-19 6 JUDGED by local European standards. the staffs of Chinese newspaper offices are surprisingly large. The Sin Chew Jit Poh has an editorial staff of more than thirty (including proofreaders). and another difference Is In the employment of women. Cecil Street is still an austerely male preserve. whereas there228 words
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Article249 1939-01-19 6 *pHE decline of Penang as a trading centre was commented upon by Mr. H. S Russell, of Sime, Darby and Co., in an interview published in The Sunday Times yesterday. Mr. Russell, who is leaving on retirement this week, said that when he first came out Penang firms249 words
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Article218 1939-01-19 6 the various prominent people from Malaya who will be in Delhi during the forthcoming negotiations on the question of emigration will be the Indian Agent, Mr. C. S. Venkatachar, the first member of the Indian Civil Service who has held that post in Malaya. The previous Agents218 words
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Article240 1939-01-19 6 A BANANA tree in my compound having produced a heavy stalk of fruit 1 am now appreciating for the first time the difference between a really fresh oanana and that of the retail fruit trade in Singapore. All bananas are picked green but those supplied to shops and market?240 words
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Article182 1939-01-19 6 JiHOSE who happened to be at the Singapore railway terminus when the night mail left on Friday, Jan. 6. saw something which was the realisation of a dream of their predecessors. The sight I refer to was a crowd of European children going back to school in the182 words
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Article37 1939-01-19 6 JJROM The Sunday Times report of the Malaya Cup final at Kuala Lumpur: “Selangor’s defence was dogged, but Hatfield was spotted lying on the ball What could be more appropriate at the Spotted Dog? Anak Singapura.37 words
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Article32 1939-01-19 6 Mr. K. S. Patton, the United States Consul-General in Singapore, and Mrs Patton have left on a visit to India and will not be back until the find oi March.32 words
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Article267 1939-01-19 7 Moor has boon appointed Crown counsel, 8.3. r w A. Inglls Assistant Archlhas been seconded for servl-e tect. 1 P j p Barton lias been reMl an unoftu -.1 Member of thp TIZ Cornell of State-for anoth r two years. r W H. Hartley. Agricultural nnk'cr Malacca,267 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES
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Article149 1939-01-19 7 CALDICOTT.—To Alice Gray, wile of Geoffrey Caldicott at Kota Bharu, Kelantan, a daughter, Jan 8. HARRIS—At the Maternity Hospital, Singapore. to Doris, wile of Frederick Henry Harris, a son. EDWARDS —At General Hospital, Singapore, on Jan. 14, to Joan, wife of Geoffrey Edwards. Public Works Department, a son ALEXANDER.—To149 words
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Article129 1939-01-19 7 Fran!! announced of Dorothy Mr? nl C ark onl V daughter of Mr. and En ianH lar es Wllliam Clark of Sydenham, elder !i, it and Brian Bernard Atherton, BernaS o 1 f? SOn of the late William Englana nd Mrs Atherton of Cheltenham, 15 an nounced between Donald129 words
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Article66 1939-01-19 7 Major Hugonin Stationed Here MAJOR F. E. Hugonin, R.A., who captained the British Army cricket team in England last year, was among the 23 officers who disembarked from the troopship Dilwara A first class wicket keeper, Major Hugonin, has played for Essex. Another cricketer, who also arrived66 words
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Article101 1939-01-19 7 Jan. 3. IN the afternoon Lady Thomas gave a party at Government House to the children of the Children’s Aid Society Jan. 4. His Excellency presided at a meeting of the Executive Council held at Government House this morning. Jan 5. His Excellency and Lady Thomas dined with101 words
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Article65 1939-01-19 7 'Frum Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia. Jan. 16. EFFORTS to introduce taxi-dancers in cabarets in Batavia after the style of Sinagpore. Bangkok and Saigon have so far been unsuccessful. One of the dance halls planned to import dance hostesses from Singapore and Saigon but this has not65 words
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Article87 1939-01-19 7 Mr. L. Ray man To Be Appointed MR. LAZARUS RAYMAN, M.C.S., A?1 will succeed Mr. William Bartley as Singapore Municipal President when Mr. Bartley retires shortly, it is believed. The likelihood of Mr Rayman being appointed has been known for some time. Mr. Rayman, who is uted87 words
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Article143 1939-01-19 7 Mr. L. A. Thomas Takes Over MEW Chief Police Officer in Singapore is Mr. Leslie Arding Thomas, who since 1937 has been Chief Police Officer, Selangor. Mr. E. E. H. Beck, who has been acting Chief Police Officer, will take charge of the Special Branch, during143 words
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42 1939-01-19 7 Mr. O. E. Venables. M.C.S., has been appointed to act as Federal Secretary. Federated Malay States. Mr A. T. Newboult. M.C.S., has been appointed to act as Under Secretary to Government. Federated Malay States.42 words
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545 1939-01-19 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 4. CONGRATULATIONS to Sir John Hay on the knighthood conferred upon him in the New Year Honours List were forthcoming from Malayans of many generations at the Association of British Malaya’s annual At545 words
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Article371 1939-01-19 7 Leaders— Talks At Delhi 2 Peace Prospects In China 2 What Germany Wants 3 Indian (Citizens 3 Chinese Gangs 4 Telegrams— Covering past week’s news 25 —28 Pictorial Section 17—20 Financial Supplement— Financial and Commercial News to date, following page 32 Malayan General News— New I.S.P. Chairman On Need371 words
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Obituary38 1939-01-19 7 E DEATHS ,l e ft?.’ passod^u, Hlan nee Chan 8111 14 at 235r pTm 013 Saturday, January 1 EACH —Mrs’ Am e5t o* r Roa<i Singapore. ln General stanle y Leach expired dl Hos Pital. on Jan. 13.38 words
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201 1939-01-19 8 Malayan Market Flooded With Sarong Lengths JAPANESE evasion of Malaya’s textile quotas has resulted in J the market being flooded with Japanese sarongs far in excess of the quantity permitted under the quotas. This was done by the simple device of leaving the sarongs in201 words
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Article122 1939-01-19 8 Mr. Thor by’s Tour Of The Fortress IJAVING visited the Air Base and Naval Base yesterday, Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, Australia’s Minister for Works and Civil Aviation, who is at Singapore to study deience works to assist the Commonwealth in carrying out its huge armament programme,122 words
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Article133 1939-01-19 8 Indian Estate Manager Summoned 'From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Jan. 16. A LLEGED to have stored 37 piculs and 38 katties of smoked and unsmoked rubber sheets on Jan. 7 while he was allowed rubber coupons to the total of lour piculs and 20133 words
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28 1939-01-19 8 'From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Jan. 16. DATAVIAS first air-conditioned cinema has Just been opened. Many official guests were present at the opening night.28 words
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Article, Illustration69 1939-01-19 8 A sculpture by Mr. William Stirling, late of the Malayan Civil Service, which, he says, represents his conception of the “Spirit of Pogrom, the hard, cruel and relentless persecution of the Jews'* Mr. Stirling, who now lives in London, is rapidly building up a big reputation69 words
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Article53 1939-01-19 8 of theft of ass trunk from a shop in Victoria Street, a Chinese, Kwek Teng Chiang, was fined $5O, or, in default of payment, two months’ imprisonment, by the Singapore Second Police Magistrate, Mr. Conrad Oldham, He was stated to have four previous convictions. Court53 words
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Article209 1939-01-19 8 Alleged Murder In Johore Bahru From Our Own Correspondent Johore Bahru. Jan. 16 AS a sequel to a stabbing fatality. which occurred at the Town Board coolie lines on Dec. 4. a preliminary inquiry was held before Sheikh Abu Bakar. Second Magistrate, today. In the dock209 words
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53 1939-01-19 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Batavia, Jan. 16. HALF RATES for private radio-tele-phone calls from the Netherlands Indies to Holland will be introduced experimentally in February. The halfrate will be seven and a-half guilders for three minutes. Business calls, however, will remain at 15 guilders53 words
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238 1939-01-19 8 'J'HE opening of the wide, sparsely populated spaces of the British Empire to the overflow from crowded Europe is urged by t!se famous 75 year-old German-Jewish political economist and sociologist, Dr. Franz Oppenheimer, who passed through Singapore in the Messageries Maritimes238 words
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422 1939-01-19 8 SINGAPORE —SARAWAK AIR SERVICE IN NEAR FUTURE Bi-weekly Schetlule Forecast After Survey Flight FOLLOWING the experimental survey flight of the Wearnes’ Air Services’ four-engined DH86 aircraft from Singapore tc Kuching, Sarawak, and back during the week-end it is likely that a regular bi-weekly service will begin in two or three422 words
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Article149 1939-01-19 8 ‘From Our Own Correspondents Jchore Bahru. Jan 15 IN the Senai River a hawker discovered a newly-born child. When brought out of water it was found to be dead. Raja Suleiman held an inquiry in the Coroner’s Court today. Inspector Yusof. OC.P.D, Kulai. said149 words
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Article, Illustration608 1939-01-19 9 N EW I.S.P. CHAIRMAN ON NEED FOR SALARIES SECURITY s,,11; m>rt For Stand That They Should Not Fluctuate (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. WTFRS cou ](j n ot give of their best unless they felt that P ,hei. 'financial position was on a secure basis said Mr.608 words
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215 1939-01-19 9 A FTER discussion on the question 01 private markets, the Singapoie Rural Board decided to grant a majority of six votes to four a licence lor one year to an applicant in Paya Lebar who proposed converta number of shophouses into a private market.215 words
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Article64 1939-01-19 9 Reuter. V ADY MINNIE DORIS GRAYBURN. now living at Gerrards Cross. Bucks., has been granted a decree nisi. She accused her husband, Sir Vandeleur Graybum, of desertion and the suit was undefended. Sir Vandeleur. who is 58 years of age. is chief manager of theReuter. - 64 words
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Article, Illustration182 1939-01-19 9 Ceremonial Opening Of First Assizes Of Year IN wigs and scarlet judicial robes, Singapore’s High Court 1 judges, Sir Percy McElwaine, Chief Justice, S.S., Mr. Justice Horne and Mr. Justice Pedlow, attended a service at St. Andrew's Cathedral prior to opening the first.—Straits Times picture. - 182 words
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Article86 1939-01-19 9 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. A PUBLIC meeting will be held un- der the auspices of the Persatuan Melayu (Malay Association) Selangor at the Sultan Suleiman Club in Kuala Lumpur at 10 a.m. on Sunday to discuss the inauguration of scholarships to be86 words
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414 1939-01-19 9 CITTING for several months, the Singapore Traffic Advisory Committee has evolved a new set of traffic regulations for Singapore. There are 12 completely new rules in the Traffic Regulations, which are to come before the Legislative Council in March, for confirmation. Wide powers of414 words
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Correspondence
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Article866 1939-01-19 10 Singapore Woman Speaks Out BRITISH PREJUDICE To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—1 have followed with very keen interest the discussions of R V C and “Charles Nell” regarding the Eurasian problem We should be ever grateful to the latter for his timely warning and attempt866 words
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Article278 1939-01-19 10 British Merchants Hampered N. I. AND SINGAPORE POLICY To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. So a Dutch Government trade representative is to open an office here to develop exports from Java to Malaya. Just like that! Not, be it noted, to develop ‘rade between Java and278 words
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Article297 1939-01-19 10 Too Much Shakespeare English History? To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir—I tully endorse what “Parent writes in your correspondence columns regarding the present school curriculum tor secondary education. My son has just come heme for the holidays bubbling over with a knowledge of297 words
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Article211 1939-01-19 10 Strict Discrimination By Perak Board To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —In the controversy now proceeding in your correspondence columns lor and against preferential treatment to Malays the descendants of Malay immigrants in this country have been made the objects for unjustifiable attack by some non-Malay211 words
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Article516 1939-01-19 10 “Old Gentlemen” Of I.R.R.C. CRAMMED GODOWNS To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—You were good enough to publish mv letter of Nov. 24 in which I criticised the International Rubber Regulation Committee. I pointed out that the “old gentlemen” had managed after 4»/2 years of restriction516 words
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Article641 1939-01-19 11 Brought Down The First Zeppelin ANGLO-INDIAN V.C. e Fditor of the Straits Times. correspondent "Colour Sir Jmioned in his letter of Dec. 7 B r a Eurasian hero who shot na .L iirst Zeppelin during the d wn u' ir t' am indebted to a writer r641 words
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Article420 1939-01-19 11 Another European Reaction To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—I have read with interest your editorial on the estate clerk of Dec 30. 1938. I may be incorrect but your editorial gave me the impression that all the information you had was taken from letters from420 words
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Article132 1939-01-19 11 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —The writer of the letter on the question of Chinese Preferred in your of today is, if I may be permitted to say so, under a misunderstanding. When advertisements appear stating Chinese Preferred it is not because European employers prefer132 words
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Article388 1939-01-19 11 For Planters But Not Clerks PROVIDENT FUNDS REFUSED To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir.—I must express thanks for vour editorial of Dec. 31 on the welfare and working conditions of estate subordinates. and I trust you will give publicity to a few observations of mine of388 words
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Article312 1939-01-19 11 City Of London View Of I.R.R.C. Members To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir.—In view of the letter signed “Producer—Johore” in your issue of today, I would draw your attention to a letter appearing in Truth of Dec. 14 which strikes me as being eminently suitable for312 words
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Article420 1939-01-19 11 Future Ties With Straits-Bom SOME PREDICTIONS To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir. —Lately controversies have arisen over the question of to which country should we. the Straits Chinese, give our first allegiance—Malaya or China. Anyone other than those Straits-born Chinese diehards who have lost420 words
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Article60 1939-01-19 11 < From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 13. THE Persatuan Melayu (Malay Association) of Selangor has ordered a kris for presentation to Sultan Aiam Shah at His Highness Coronation at Klang on Jan. 26. As all Selangor’s Malay craftsmen are engaged on the preparations for60 words
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Article57 1939-01-19 10 A DRAFT of 23 officers and 230 other ranks for the Royal Artillery ir rived at Singapore by the troopship Dilwara. The Dilwara also carried an K A draft of 130 and 100 Seaforth Highlanders for Hong Kong. Bound for Shanghai, the trooper taking a draft57 words
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Article, Illustration927 1939-01-19 12 CLOSE CO-OPERATION OF I.S.P. EMPLOYERS URGED Improvement In Conditions Maintained, Says Chairman (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. rK Incorporated Society of Planters should place in the forefront of its policy the necessity for co-operation, in the widest sense of the word, between members and employers, declared Mr.927 words
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550 1939-01-19 12 Mr.VV. Leggatt Explains Steps Taken During Past Year (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. THE position in regard to membership of the Incorporated Society of Planters was described as sound by Mr. W. Leggatt, in the course of his report, at today’s550 words
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Article162 1939-01-19 12 Death Of Elder Statesman Of Siam (From Our Own Correspondent! Bangkok. Jan. 9 The death has occurred of Chao Phya Yomaraj, a member of the Council of Regency and an Elder Statesman, at the age of 76. He had been in service in four Reigns, his most162 words
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Page 12 Advertisements
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Advertisement71 1939-01-19 12 “MUSIC IN A HOME IS A HAPPY HOME”. Get a T.M.A. MANDOLIN and start your 1939 with a musical year. C40I. Well known throughout the East, this mandolin Is a very line Instrument perfect In every detail. Complete with an extra .set of Strings, Pick and a New Rapid Instructor71 words
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Article289 1939-01-19 13 “No Hooting” Rules Come Into Force In March MOTORISTS will be severely restricted in the use of electric VI ;in( bulb horns after Mar. 1, when Singapore silence regulations come into force. Horns will be entirely prohibited— except for the nurpose of avoiding an accident—in289 words
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Article140 1939-01-19 13 IMPROVEMENT TRUST’ S NEW MEMBER Mr. Ocil Rruhen Appointed By Kura! Board lyiR Cecil Reuben, a new member of the Rural Board, has been appointed the Board’s nominee to the Singapore Improvement Trust as one of the two additional unofficial members of the Trust The other member, nominated by the140 words
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Article112 1939-01-19 13 :n Our Own Correspondent. Tup l4 K uala Lumpur. Jan. 12. J Board has decided to of f r the St rage vio T iK S m^ ter was considered at a preComrnitt»^ m8 u 0f the General Purposes com Dirt P e was decided112 words
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Article183 1939-01-19 13 Klang Plans For Coronation (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 11. A STATE baiKjue" will be held at the Klang Astana on the eve of th? Coronation of the Sultan of Selangor on Jan. >A\. At this banquet the Sultan will be invested with tlie insignia183 words
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Article128 1939-01-19 13 Allegations At Rural Board Meeting A CHINESE ketchup factory in Bedoh in which the empty bottles to be filled with ketchup had cockroaches in nearly every one of them was referred to at a meeting of the Singapore Rural Board. The factory had closed, it was128 words
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Article63 1939-01-19 13 T*HE Singapore Rural Board, at a meeting on Jan. 12. decided that it could not be held responsible for any alleged nuisance caused by a Singapore factory to which it had issued a licence for a smithy If there were any private complaints of nuisance,63 words
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793 1939-01-19 13 Pandit Kunzru Stresses Need For Better Education DLAIN speaking characterised an address by Pandit 1 Hridayanath Kunzru before a big gathering of Indians at the Victoria Memorial Hall. He criticised the lack of unity in the Indian community, stressed the necessity for higher education, decried793 words
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Article243 1939-01-19 13 Worked Yla'-liinrs Without Certificate Of Fitness QEE Eng Hock, a young Chinese Droprietor of a tin factory in Havelock Road, was fined $250 by Mr. L. B. Gibson, in the Criminal District Court on pleading guilty to a charge of working 12 machines without a243 words
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Article, Illustration456 1939-01-19 14 Singapore Should Be Able To Teaeh Canberra Much WHOLE COMMONWEALTH BEHIND CHEAT DEFENCE PROGRAMME “SINGAPORE should Ik* able to teach Australia much in the carrying out of the Commonwealth’s huge defence programme,” Mr. H. V. C. Thorby, Minister for Works and Civil Aviation456 words
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80 1939-01-19 14 J N the Government Gazette last week it was notified that an Instrument iias been passed under the public seal th Colony reappointing Sir John Bagnall to provisionally an Unofficial Member 01 the Executive Council M the Straits Sett’ements for a further period of two80 words
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201 1939-01-19 14 LOCAL OFFICER'S PROMOTION (From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 2. DEHIND the announcement, in u today’s R.A.F. half-yearly promotion list that Flt.-Lt. N.C.S. Rutter, at present stationed in Singapore, has been appointed a squadron-leader (a rank equivalent to an Army major or a lieutenantcommander in201 words
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287 1939-01-19 14 Rural Board To Refer Matter To Municipal Authorities A RECOMMENDATION that steps should be taken gradual- ly to abolish private slaughter houses in rural areas i s made by Dr. W. L. Blakemore, Rural Health Officer, in a re port read at a287 words
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Article226 1939-01-19 14 Mr. W. Leggatt’s Six Years (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. A RECENT questionnaire among Malayan planters revealed that agency houses are putting Europeans in charge of bigger and bigger units, declared Mr. W. Leggatt presiding at the annual general meeting of the Incorporated Society226 words
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54 1939-01-19 14 THE engagement is announced of Miss Sheila McDonnell, elder daughter of Capt. and Mrs. J. E McDonnell, of Singapore and Hull, to L<eut.-Commander J. o. Mansell Officer iri-Charge. Fleet Air Arm. Singapore, younger son of Lady Mansell and the late Vice-Admiral Sir Robert Mansell54 words
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271 1939-01-19 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) a si-* World Goes Bv ’MW,, ag °+vp aS broadcast in the 8.8.C.’s “The wife of Col 1 H TVtl 6 r^ 1S evenin W Mrs. Eleanor Tyte, Singapore form<?rly Ins P«*tor of Prisons' it. Mrs. Tyte said that when271 words
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Planting Topics
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Article, Illustration2666 1939-01-19 15 Practical Planters Now Favour Clonal Seedlings BUT R.R.I. STILL PINS FAITH TO BUDGRAFTS By Our Planting Correspondent ui looking 20 years ahead I md not discussing present '„„rk I have as much evi- «■»> m correct as the R.R.I. d n 7 h lt I—Photo by M. Bolter. - 2,666 words
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737 1939-01-19 16 Injunction By Consent In Singapore High Court pHINESE dealers had been taking advantage of the rate of exchange which permitted them to import Lux soap manufactured in China by the (hina Soap Company Ltd., Shanghai, for Ixjver Brothers (China) Ltd., into737 words
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Article244 1939-01-19 16 Early Closing Recreation TPHE need to make available healthy recreation for a large number of young men, mostly nonChristians. who are left free for half a day on Sundays because of the trend toward the early closing of shops and business houses was discussed at the244 words
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Article60 1939-01-19 16 •From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru. Jan. 12. “THE liquor was given to me as a wedding present declared a China-born woman. Chan Tai So. in tile Third Police Court today when charged with illicit possession of onefourth ol a gallon of samsu at Jalan60 words
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Article192 1939-01-19 16 Believed To Have Lost Control Of Cycle THE Singapore Coroner, Mr. W G Porter, on Jan. 12 held an inquiry into the death of a middle aged Chinese. Ng Choh. who was riding down an incline in John Road on Jan. 7. and crashed into192 words
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Article124 1939-01-19 16 IN giving Judgment in the case in which Chua Whye Tau was charged with causing hurt to P. F. Lodge, the Relief Court Magistrate, Mr. W J Thorogood, made certain comments which were inadvertently omitted from our report. Mr. Thorogood said that there was grave provocation124 words
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Article, Illustration623 1939-01-19 17 h\/£ bn/ nmk at anchor soon H-* uitcr <7?zn</ Singapore A’uf( her ei/cs in the bows, an Rsnvj/.a/ part u) the equipment H«/ (/»/>/ Chinese rank. It is to be B’o/yf'/ the ’nnk can "see" her leap to Sew York. YI'HF coUp painted stern of the623 words
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Article, Illustration463 1939-01-19 21 Visiting Liberal Leader On Position In Malaya vniT Hridaya Nath Kunzru, Indian Liberal leader and )A v er t on Indian emigration question, who arrived n 11 characterised as “wholly untenable” the attiH V '"r <h,we who criticised local Indians for looking for help463 words
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Article124 1939-01-19 21 Fl M f)Ur wn Correspondent) L DEstpit Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 12. I -n E the retention of present "n e X nn ,ala Lu mpur roads had HarS Vy the British Resident, ian of \u Mr W N Gourl ay. chair Merred t Sdnitary124 words
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720 1939-01-19 21 Members As Forecast: Two Authorities On Labour A COMMUNIQUE issued by the F.MS. Government confirms the forecast made by the Straits Times in regard to the personnel of the Malayan Governments’ delegation to New Delhi to discuss with representatives of the Government of India matters720 words
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Article284 1939-01-19 21 THE following changes In the church and school staffs were announced at the conclusion of the Malayan Methodist Conference Rev. and Mrs. H. F. Keuhn from Seremban to the Anglo Chinese Middle School, Singapore. Miss Geraldine Johnson from Penang to be principal of the Fairfield Girls284 words
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Article53 1939-01-19 21 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia. Jan. 10. OIR PHILIP SASSOON, Britain’s First Commissioner of Works and former Under-Secretary for Air. who passed through Singapore recently by Empire flying boat, visited Batavia and Bandoeng and is now in Bali. It is likely that Sir Phibp will53 words
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147 1939-01-19 21 (From Our Own Correspondent* Malacca. Jan. 11. DEV. L. St. G. Petter officiated at the burial in Malacca yesterday of Mr J. M. Billing. Execul ve Engineer, P.W.D. Segar.iat, who died, at Batu Anam, Johore. A large number of European friends147 words
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Article184 1939-01-19 21 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 12. fdfß W. N. GOURLAY, chairman of Sanitary Board, welcomed four new members to the Board at the first meeting for 1939 The new members are Drs. Teh Yoke Chee and Noronhoa, Tungku Ismail bin Tengku Mohamed Yasin184 words
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437 1939-01-19 22 Building Programme Spread Over Next Three Years THE Netherlands Navy in the Indies is to be increased by six 8,000-ton cruisers during the next three years, according to a message from Batavia, states Reuter’s Hague corres pondent. This follows the announcement by the437 words
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Article62 1939-01-19 22 (From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia, Jan. 10 A BOUT 100 rubber trees on a Japanese estate near Medan were destroyed by a Javanese. Damage is estimated at about $500. It is alleged that the Javanese, a eoolle, had a quarrel with his divorced wil«*. who was62 words
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Article48 1939-01-19 22 1 From Our Own Correspondent) London, Jan. 3. MH A. S. Haynes, formerly Colonial ITI Secretary, Straits Settlements, gave an inerestlng lantern lecture on Malaya to members of the Royal Empire Society in their assembly hall at Northumberland Avenue this afternoon48 words
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115 1939-01-19 22 MR. Edmond de Rothschild, son ol the famous Jewish banker, Baron de Rothschild, had been looking lor territories, in the course of his world tour, in which Jewish refugees might be absorbed, stated Mr. David Frankel, chairman of the Jewish Refugees Committee, Singapore, at115 words
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85 1939-01-19 22 'From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 12. A DMITTING five previous convictions. Lee Siong. a young Chinese, who pleaded guilty to stealing a cine camera from a car outside Gian Singh, was sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment today by Mr. A. J. GrattanBellew,85 words
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334 1939-01-19 22 Straits Settlements Government has received a letter from the Colonial and Dominions Secretary, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, requesting the Secretariat to furnish him with the number of iron lungs needed for hospitals in the Colony. This follows the decision of Lord Nuffield to offer all334 words
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Article209 1939-01-19 22 LONDON JOURNALS COMMENT IT would, indeed, seem especially appropriate that the richest and one of the most progressive units of the Colonial Empire should have its own University, particularly as it already possesses educational institutions of distinction, of which the chief is Raffles College at209 words
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486 1939-01-19 22 Man Subsequently Acquitted \l av Have Spent Weeks In Gaol ‘SOMETHING should be done to speed up appeals, especiald jy where the accused is in prison,” remarked Mr. -I ustice Pedlow during the hearing of an appeal made by a Moh a medan486 words
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Article84 1939-01-19 22 (From Our Own Correspond' nt Kuala Lumpur. Jan. 12 |JE would like to see a woman tan" the place of Mrs. E. D Butler °h the Tree Planting Committee, especia' ly considering the good work Butler had done, said Mr. K K. min. at a84 words
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761 1939-01-19 23 L.,1,1 Sequel To Telephone Call I r For Taxi-Cab I of a light between a European client of a taxi firm lol Chinese employee of the firm, in which the Chinese n< .-nr,mean so hard that the European had to go to hosI 1761 words
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237 1939-01-19 23 No Evidence Says K.L. Magistrate <From Our Own Correspondent) Kuaia Lumpur. Jan. 10. with dangerous driving and knocking down a traffic signal at the junction of Batu Road and Java Street. A. J. Devitt, a European, was acquitted and discharged by Raja Abdul Hamid. Second237 words
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Article62 1939-01-19 23 From Our Own Correspondent) Batavia. Jan. 9. export of bauxite, the ore which provides the main constituent of aluminium, is expected to take place from the Netherlands Indies this year. In 1988 about 225.000 tons were exported Export to Japan increased considerably in the last62 words
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207 1939-01-19 23 Hundreds Watch Chinese With Axe LIUNDREDS of people, including the Chief Police Officer, Mr. E. E. H. Beck, stood in South Bridge Road watching police officers chase a young Hokkien Chinese, who was armed with an axe, over the roof-tops. The man was eventually207 words
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Article85 1939-01-19 23 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 10. A FTER taking evidence in camera, Mr. A. J. Grattan-Bellew, the first magistrate, Kuala Lumpur, sentenced Eustacfe. S. Dunn, a European of Kuala Lumpur, to simple imprisonment for three weeks and fined him $l5O or a further85 words
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Article278 1939-01-19 23 Methodists’ Work In Borneo |*JSH()P Edwin F. Leo announced at the closing session of the Methodist Conference in Singapore that the church is planning to open a new mission station for Christian work among the Dyaks of Borneo. He said it had long been the ambition of278 words
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174 1939-01-19 23 MR. W. G. STIRLING’S FINE WORK THREE beautiful busts, the work of Mr. W. G. Stirling, formerly of the Chinese Protectorate at Singapore who has earned a reputation as a sculptor since he retired to England, have been presented to Raffles Museum by Mr.174 words
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Article93 1939-01-19 23 THE death occurred at the Singapore General Hospital on Jan. 10 of Major Philip Thomas Rawlinson, aged 61 The funeral was at Bidadari Cemetery in the afternoon. Wreaths were sent by the following: His loving cousin Ada, Mr. and Mrs. L V.J. Laville, Freemasons of Singapore;93 words
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Article, Illustration573 1939-01-19 24 Three-Hour Battle With Flames On Pulau Saigon THE damage done to the stocks of copal, damar, resin and buffalo hide in Chop Tan Yong Kee’s store on Pulau Saigon, which caught fire on Jan 12, is not expected to be as high as firstStraits Times picture.; —Strais Times picture. - 573 words
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207 1939-01-19 24 VEO HOCK CHENG, 26-year-old Teo Chiu Chinese school teacher, sentenced to death In Singapore ten months ago for the murder of his 16-year-old sweetheart, Loh Koh, has, through his counsel, Mr. E. M. Tampoe-Philips, petitioned the Governor. Sir Shenton Thomas, for207 words
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Article37 1939-01-19 24 The Most Rev. Charles Venn Pilcher. D.D., Archbishop of Sydne.y will arrive in Singapore from Bombay in the liner Ranchi on Jan. 13. Before hLs Australian appointment, the Archbishop was Bishop in Western China.37 words
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Article188 1939-01-19 24 A MAN who has played an import- ant part in the modernisation of the Johore Military Forces sailed for England by the P. and O. liner Chitral. He is Lleut.-Colonel D. M. NoyesLewis, who has acted as Military Adviser and Chief Instructor to the Johore Military188 words
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Article87 1939-01-19 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Jan. 13. once a notorious place for gang robberies, is developing into a peaceful, important centre. Its inhabitants are mainly Chinese. The increasing population of the place has been drawn to the attention of the Government. The market, which87 words
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Article209 1939-01-19 24 Gazette Announces Land Acquisition At Kluang CONSTRUCTION of a Royal Air Force aerodrome at Kluang, North Johore, is expected to begin in the near future. It is believed that surveying and other preliminary work has already reached an advanced stage. Acquisition of more than 500209 words
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72 1939-01-19 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Johore Bahru, Jan. 13. ANTI-MALARIAL work is proceeding on an extensive scale at Tampoi Considerable improvement has been effected in the vicinity of the mental hospital and work is at present concentrated about the area surrounding the site of the new72 words
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Article77 1939-01-19 24 (From Our Own Correspondent) Seremban, Jan. 13. r\ATO Wong Yick Tong officiated at the marriage—in the reformed Chinese stye—at the Negri Sembilan Chinese Miners’ Association Hall, of Mr. Lee Heow San, of the District Hospital, Jelebu, sixth son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wunc; Toh, to Miss Kok77 words
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Article, Illustration472 1939-01-19 25 Reuter. Invasion Of Ukraine Or Attempt To Seize Tunis As Causes Washington, Jan. 10. a WORLD WAR may start this Spring,” the American n Ambassador to Britain, Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, told the joint Military Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives andReuter. - 472 words
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Article296 1939-01-19 25 Reuter. Mr. Chamberlain Sees The Pope Rome, Jan. 13. MR. Chamberlain, after a late night at the opera, and troubled with a slight cold, early this morning drove to the Vatican and had an audience with the Pope. Owing to the short time at the Prime Minister'sReuter. - 296 words
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56 1939-01-19 25 -Reuter. Panama, Jan. 12. FORTY -FIVE out of 48 United States Navy planes making a mass formation flight from San Diego across the Canal Zone have flown the 3,000 miles nonstop Three were forced down. The flight which was conducted in wartime-Reuter. - 56 words
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Article182 1939-01-19 25 Reuter. Brooklyn fNew York), Jan. 11. A SERIES of mysterious sky noises, variously described as U surf on rocks,” “a big blow-lamp,” and “a lion’s roar,” gave residents in this section of New York, their weirdest scare since the “Martian invasion” on Oct. 30 last.Reuter. - 182 words
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Article67 1939-01-19 25 —Reuter. Rome, Jan. 10. HERR FUNK, Germany’s leading ambassador of trade,” left after his flying week-end visit during which he had talks with the Italian ministers of finance and trade. Considerable importance is attached to the visit, one of the principal purposes of which is—Reuter. - 67 words
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Article, Illustration194 1939-01-19 25 Reuter. Reported Plans To Dominate Rumania, Latvia And Estonia London, Jan. 11. DURING last week’s Berchtesgaden and Munich talks, Col. Polish Foreign Minister, received from Herr Hitler assurances that Germany’s plans for Eastern Europe were not directly hostile to Poland, according to theReuter. - 194 words
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Article150 1939-01-19 25 -Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 11. MIEKISCH, who has just been sentenced to penal servitude for treason, was “trying to create a new state by a resistance movement" and he hoped to bring about chaos, says an official statement. Nieklsch was the leading accused in the Geman treason-Reuter. - 150 words
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132 1939-01-19 25 -Reuter. U.S. Envoy’s Tribute To Chinese Enterprise London, Jan. 10. THE United States Ambassador to China. Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, who has been recalled to Washington for consultation, drove over the new road from Chungking to the Burmese frontier on his way-Reuter. - 132 words
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Article468 1939-01-19 26 Roosevelt Wants 3,000 New Planes Washington, Jan. 12. CONGRESS was struck by the moderation of President Roosevelt’s special defence message today and it seems there is little doubt that the President’s recommendations will be approved without serious opposition. Today’s front page news from Europe Is regarded as smoothing468 words
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591 1939-01-19 26 Rome, Jan. 11. I OUD cries of “Viva Chamberlain —Viva Duce” broke out as the train pulled in and Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Halifax stepped out to be welcomed by Signor Mussolini at 4.25 p.m., Rome time, today. Count Ciano. Count Starace,591 words
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Article62 1939-01-19 26 Japanese Navy’s ‘Grave Concern —Reuter. Tokio, Jan. 13. FORTIFICATION of the west- em Pacific by Great Britain and the United States is regarded with grave concern n by the Japanese Navy, declared Rear-Admiral Kanazawa, the Japanese Admiralty spokesman. Referring to the proposed strengthening of Guam Island, he said he personally—Reuter. - 62 words
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Article123 1939-01-19 26 —Reuter. Kaunas (Kovno), Jan. 10. r THE Memel German Fuehrer, Dr. Ernest Neumann, has ordered the formation of a Memel Brown Shirt Corps of 20,000 members, similar to the German Brown Shirts. Meanwhile concessions to Memel Germans have been announced by the Governor. The German—Reuter. - 123 words
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Article63 1939-01-19 26 .—Reuter. Hamburg, Jan. 15. THE American consul and vice-conaui were present today at the trial of an American sailor names Roth, from the liner Manhattan, who was sentenced tc six months’ Imprisonment for “prepar ing high treason.” The Judge declared that the sentence was mild, because.—Reuter. - 63 words
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Article213 1939-01-19 26 Signor Gayda On Italy’s Claims Rome, Jan. 11. AN indication of the views Italy is likely to put before Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Halifax appears in the form of an authoritative article by Signor Gayda in Giornale d’ltalia. Declaring Italy is determined ultimately to press her claims213 words
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Article172 1939-01-19 26 —Reuter London, Jan. 10. •THE Ministry of Health has issued 1 a list showing the division of England and Wales for purposes oi evacuation. The country is divided into three groups, as follows Firstly, a limited number of large crowded areas from which evacuation is—Reuter - 172 words
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47 1939-01-19 26 —Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 11. Mr Chamberlain’s visit to Rome is the most prominent news in the Berlin Press tonight. Long and very cordially worded reports from Rome correspondents describe in full detail the friendly welcome accorded the British guests in Italy.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 47 words
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51 1939-01-19 26 Reuter. New York, Jan. 11. 4 NNIE DODGE, ex-telephonist, will receive approximately 58,000,000 as her share in her late husband’s estate under a settlement just reached. Until last year, when she married Danny Dodge, the motor millionaire, AJuiic was a Canadian telephone girl earning $l,OOO a—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article42 1939-01-19 26 —Reuter. Tokio, Jan. 10. •TWELVE parliamentary vice- ministers have tendered their resignations to Baron Hiranuma, the Prime Minister. The resignations will be accepted and their successors appointed next week. This follows the resignations of eight counsellors of the Cabinet.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 42 words
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393 1939-01-19 27 British Wireless. Frank Exchange Of Views lias Cleared Atmosphere Rome, Jan. 14. MR. CHAMBERLAIN and Signor Mussolini met briefly IV1 last night to agree on the text of the formal communique regarding the conversations, which is as follows: *< Major questions of moment and the relationsBritish Wireless. - 393 words
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Article24 1939-01-19 27 Reuter. Djibouti, Jan. 13. i RTHER detachment of 800 Senegalese troops arrived from ranee and left for the frontier.—Reuter. - 24 words
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Article106 1939-01-19 27 Russia Would Fight Japan If "■“lleuter. n M Chungking. Jan. 12. would agree to go to war with Japan under three jets of circumstances, declared J* 1 Sun Fo, President of the legislative Yuan, in a speech hp re on Jan. 7. Hie conditions are: fhat the League of Nations"■“lleuter. - 106 words
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Article119 1939-01-19 27 Reuter. Rome, Jan. 12. THE Italian Press devotes long articles to the Anglo-Italian talks, illustrated with photographs of the Chamberlain family. Lavoro Fascista, in an article headed Gentleman and Realist,” welcomes the British ministers and describes Mr. Chamberlain as the frier/d of Italy. Tribuna, in an articleReuter. - 119 words
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Article114 1939-01-19 27 —Reuter. 1939 PRODUCTION FORECAST Washington, Jan. 13. THE American aircraft in- dustry produced 1,800 military planes in 1938 and can produce 5,500 in 1939, according to a statement issued here by the Aeronautical Chamber of v Commerce following President Roosevelt’s defence message. The statement says—Reuter. - 114 words
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Article62 1939-01-19 27 -Reuter. Paris, Jan. 11. Great satisfaction is expressed by the French press and public that complete agreement was reached at the meeting of the British and French ministers. It is forecast that the question of the Spanish Monarchy will be discussed in Rome, where it is generally-Reuter. - 62 words
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311 1939-01-19 27 -Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 12. CHEAT indignation is felt here at reports of incidents in u Amsterdam and The Hague, where it is stated shots were fired at the residence of an official of the German consulate and at the office of the secretary of-Reuter. - 311 words
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92 1939-01-19 27 -Reuter. Oslo, Jan. 12.. “MORWAY’S intention is to remain in any international conflict which does not directly concern her/' stressed Xing Haakon in his speech from the throne at the opening of the new session of Parliament. The King declared that, in cooperation with-Reuter. - 92 words
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76 1939-01-19 27 Chungking, jan 9. TTIIE end of North S.*ensi as a “special Communist district” is seen in the decision of the Kuomintang to extend its party work there. North Shensi has been for many years a base for the Chinese Communist Party.—Reuter. The special Communist76 words
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Article164 1939-01-19 27 -Reuter. Hungary Joins Anti-Red Pact Berlin, Jan. 13. pjUNGARY’S acceptance of the invitation extended by Germany, Italy and Japan, to join the Anti-Comintern Pact is officially announced tonight. It has been received in Berlin with the utmost gratification. The newspaper Nachtausgabe writes: “He who joins the Anti-Comintern-Reuter. - 164 words
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167 1939-01-19 27 —Reuter. Standerton (Transvaal), Jan. 13. AN outspoken criticism of advocates of neutrality was voiced by Gen. J. C. Smuts, Minister of Justice, speaking to his constituents. Referring to the “dangerous international situation’' and the widening gap between the ideologies of Fascism and the—Reuter. - 167 words
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655 1939-01-19 28 FRANCE AND UNITED STATES SUPPORT BRITAIN London, Jan. 16. A BRITISH Note protesting against Japan’s policy in China, worded in firmer language than any used by the British Government since the beginning of the Sino-Japanese hostilities, was published today. The Note was handed to655 words
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36 1939-01-19 28 There is only one serious criticism to be made on the British Note, says the Manchester Guardian, it is long overdue. Otherwise, remembering our civil servants’ little practice in plain speak-36 words
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Article31 1939-01-19 28 —Reuter. London, Jan. 15. The Duchess of Norfolk has been admitted to Nottingham General Hospital suffering from slight concussion, following an accident while out with the Belvoir Hunt.—Reuter.—Reuter. - 31 words
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Article139 1939-01-19 28 —Reuter. Chinese Anti The Customs Revenue Chungking, Jan. 16. 'THE Chinese Government an- nounced today that it has decided not to make a further advance for Ihe service of loans secured on the Chinese maritime customs, but will set aside sums proportionate to the revenue collected—Reuter. - 139 words
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Article94 1939-01-19 28 Reuter. Berlin, Jan. 15. AN inventory is to be taken of Catholic property in Austria This news has been received with much apprehension in Catholic circles in Germany as it is recalled that measures against Jewish property originally began in precisely the same way. Austrian churches and monasteriesReuter. - 94 words
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51 1939-01-19 28 Berlin, Jan. 15. pREACHING at an intercession ser- vice on the occasion of Dr. Niemo°ller’s forty-seventh birthday, an unnamed pastor said Dr. Niemoeller's courage had now been broken by loneliness. “Dr. Niemoeller is broken after the justice which a German court gave had failed to become51 words
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Article242 1939-01-19 28 —Reuter. Plane Makers Mr. Hull’s Plea Washington, Jan. 9. *pHE appeal of Mr. Cordell Hull, United States Secretary of State, to American aircraft manufacturers not to export planes or bombs to countries whose armed forces are accused of bombing civilian populations has been almost completely successful—Reuter. - 242 words
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Article309 1939-01-19 28 London, Jan. 15. THE recent talks between 1 Herr Hitler and Col. Beck, Polish Foreign Minister, are of considerable importance as showing the frame of mind in which the Fuehrer is laying his plans for 1939, writes the Times diplomatic correspondent. Herr Hitler is stated to– Reuter. - 309 words
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Article106 1939-01-19 28 Rome, Jan. 15. U7E return to England strengthened in our convictions regarding Anglo-Ita-lian friendship and in our hope for the maintenance of peace.’' Thus states a telegram from Mr. Neville Chamberlain to Signor Mussolini, expressing warm thanks for the welcome he had received in Italy. II Duce,106 words
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87 1939-01-19 28 XHE Mediterranean squadron of the French-fleet and part of the Atlantic squadron will hold joint exercises off Casablanca this month. General Gamelin, chief of the French Army, and ViceAdmiral Darlan will leave for North Africa on Jan. 19 to make a tour of inspection of87 words
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Article, Illustration934 1939-01-19 29 Selangor Played Grand Rugby To Win Malaya Cup (Bv A Special Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. FjK the second time in three years, Selangor heat Army in the final of the Malaya Cup rugger competition here today. The ground was soft but not934 words
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Article105 1939-01-19 29 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 15. TEAMS for the North vs. South Rugby game to be played in Singapore on Jan. 28 were chosen last night as follows: NORTH: Harper (Selangor); Hatfield (Selangor), Close (Penang), Lyle (Penang), Hague (Penang): Ewart (Penang), Pestana (Penang); Mcßride105 words
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Article136 1939-01-19 29 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru. Jan. 15. O MS. Terror beat South Johore by 14 points (one goal and three tries) to nil at Rugby on the Civil Service Club padang here today. Johore played one short and were kept on the defensive in the136 words
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Article96 1939-01-19 29 < From Our Own Correspondent.) Johore Bahru, Jan. 15. Preparatory to their match against the F.M.S. Depot Police on Jan. 21, the Depot Sikhs Police met the Novices ‘A’ team at hockey on the Depot ground today. A keenly contested game gave victory to the Sikhs by96 words
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429 1939-01-19 29 THE Malayan Rugby Union dinner was held at the Selangor Club on Saturday night following the H.M.S. Malaya Cup final, which ended in a great victory for Selangor over the Army. Jr. E. S. Lawrie, president of the M.R.U., referred to the decision to429 words
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30 1939-01-19 29 At a meeting held at the Penang Sports Club. F Buchanan was elected the club’s football captain, while J N Cooley was appointed convenor.30 words
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244 1939-01-19 30 Two-Nil Win In State Hockey Match CINGAPORE played good hockey to beat Malacca 2-nil on the latter’s ground on Sunday. In an Inter-Btate match. Malacca was expected to fully extend If not beat the visitors, but Singapore was too good. In the early stages244 words
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Article248 1939-01-19 30 (From Our Own Correspondent» Kuala Lumpur, Jan 15. IN spite of baa weather conditions and slippery roads 33 competitors took part in the central rally of the Automobile Association of Malaya and established good times Competitors started from different centres ending in Kuala Lumpur and248 words
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Article118 1939-01-19 30 Championships To Be Held In Penang ‘From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 15. It was decided at the annual general meeting of the Badminton Association of Malaya held this morning to hold this year’s Malayan championships in Penang. The draw for the Foong Seong Cup resulted:—Northern Section: Perak118 words
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Article81 1939-01-19 30 —Reuter. New Ylork, Jan. 14. Clarence Red Burman, Baltimore heavyweight, outpointed Tommy Farr in a ten-round bout in Madison Square Garden. The crowd loudly booed the decision and cheered Farr, who has now lost five successive fights in the United States When Promoter Mike Jacobs was asked—Reuter. - 81 words
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Article33 1939-01-19 30 It was announced that an American amateur ice hockey team will be sent to compete In the World Ice Hockey Championships, which begin at St Moritz on Feb. 2.33 words
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Article61 1939-01-19 30 Germany’ s Davis Cup Team will act as emergency.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. Berlin, Jan. 13. has filed her entry for the Davis Cup contest this year according to a statement issued here on Tuesday. The German Davis Cup team this time will consist of llenner Henkel (Captain), Roderich Menzel, Georg Von Metaxa, andwill act as emergency.—Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 61 words
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203 1939-01-19 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Jan. 15. Malayan Jockey, G. Woods, returned today from a holiday in Calcutta and left for Singapore by plane. Interviewed by the Straits Tim ?s, he said that the ex-Malayan jockey, Freddie Northmore, was the trainer of India’s champion horse.203 words
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Article122 1939-01-19 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penang, Jan. 11. Mr. J. L. Woods, president of the Perak Badminton Association, and Mr Lee Guan Khye have been elected Perak’s delegates to attend the annua! general meeting of the Badminton Association of Malaya to be held at the Old Frees’ Association,122 words
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Article79 1939-01-19 30 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuafla Lumpur, Jan. 15. The following Malayan Rugby Union officials for 1939-40 were elected last night: President, Briggs (Johore); vicepresidents. Dr. E. F. Laurie (Penang); L. D. Whitfield (Perak), A. F. Taylor (Selangor). J. E. Theophilus (Negr 1 Sembilan). M. H. Van der Gucht79 words
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Article, Illustration151 1939-01-19 30 (From Our Own Correspondent.) -irniTwn c Kuala Lumpur, Jan. 14. yuuwo Frisco scored a sensational win over Butch Parsons, of the Navy, when he wen on a knock out before the fight was two minutes m progress It was an abrupt ending to a151 words
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Article80 1939-01-19 30 Reuter. Capetown, Jan. 15. Francesco Cortese, Italy, driving a Maserati, won the Grosvenor motoring grand prix in the time of 2 hrs. 38 min 41.6 sec. at an average speed of 76 8 m.p.h. Peter Aitken, son of Lord Btaverbrook, was second driving an EraReuter. - 80 words
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Article28 1939-01-19 30 Home rugby matches played yesterday resulted: Oxfordshire 17 Kent 24 Glamorgan 21 Monmouth 5 In the county championship group tends*:* W jY wlc,csh,re beat North Mid-28 words
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Article34 1939-01-19 30 p.A. Cup third round matches, postponed from Saturday and replays, played resulted: Norwich 0 M’chester C. 5 Replays Yeovil 1 Sheffield W. 2 Doncaster 2 Southport 1 Southern Walsall 5 Clapton 134 words
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694 1939-01-19 31 R .A.F. MAKE REQUEST FOR HOME AWAY MATCHES Discussion At Annual Meeting Of S. A. F. A. ctu r from the Royal Air Force suggesting that the Air A Force may be allowed a proportion of their first division t du es during the owning season at Seletar, evoked considerable694 words
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Article57 1939-01-19 31 Renter. I ARRY Gains, coloured Canadian who been fighting in England for several years, has tieen signed to fight Ler Harvey in 15-round contest at Harringay Arena In the middle of March. The British Boxing Board of Control will be asked to recognise the fightRenter. - 57 words
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Article144 1939-01-19 31 Sydney, Jan. 2. The English speedway team, captained by Jack Parker (Harringay), opened its tour of Australia by defeating New South Wales by 38 points to 1C at the Sydney sports ground. The English riders, giving a fine e> ilbition of speed and track craft,144 words
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123 1939-01-19 31 Result of the Klnta Golf Club’s Men’s Golf Medal for the month of January are: January (Bogey): Won by W. A. Tooke, all square. Ball Sweep (Bogey): First Round: Birse, Murrell, Tooke and Seddon, two balls eacn. Second Round: Tooke and Cameron, five balls each.123 words
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154 1939-01-19 31 Over £15,000 Wanted For Stanley Cullis London, Jan. 1. I MET, during my week-end travels, a League club’s representative whose task it has been in recent weeks to approach Wolverhampton Wanderers and to ask how much (if any) they would take for England’s centre-half, Stanley154 words
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Article54 1939-01-19 31 The Welsh rugby team to meet England at Twickenham on Jan. 21 is: V. G. Jenkins; S. Williams, W. Wooller, Idwal Davies. Lt. F. Ford; H. Tanner, W. Davies; W. Tkavers, E. Morgan, W. E. H. Davies, F. L. Morgan, E. Watkins. W. Vickery, A.54 words
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Article146 1939-01-19 31 To Fight Danaher Next Month London, Jan. 9. ERIC BOON will defend his lightweight boxing title against Arthur Danahar at Harringay on Feb. 23. The pair will be the youngest to ever meet in a ring with a British title involved. The lightning completion of146 words
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Article143 1939-01-19 31 Public Services Beat Police Two-Nil (From Our Own Correspondent) Taiping, Jan. 10. Showing more opportunism In attack. the Public Services defeated the Police in a friendly game of hockey at the Esplanade yesterday by two goals to nil. The game was scrappy, ana tne match was only made143 words
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Article49 1939-01-19 31 —Reuter. Los Angeles, Jan. 11. UfORLD welterweight champion, Henry Armstrong, narrowly outpointed Baby Arizmendi, the exchampion in a bout recognised by the Californian Commission as a title bout. It, however, is not recognised by the New York Commission as it was only over 10 rounds.—Reuter. - 49 words
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Article75 1939-01-19 31 THE Rugby League Cup first round draw to be played on Feb. 4 Is: Liverpool vs. Bt. Helen’s Rees. Wigan vs. Leigh Salford vs. St. Helens Rochdale vs. Warrington Hull-Kingston Rovers vs. Hull Broughton vs. Wakefield Higginshaw vs. Swinton Hunslet vs. United Glass Blowers Bradford N.75 words
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Article97 1939-01-19 31 .—Aneta Transocean. Committee Meeting Last Sunday Cologne, Jan. 11. 'THE European Davis Cup Committee meeting here on Sunday under the chairmanship of its President, Perre Gillou decided to make several important proposal to international tennis. First proposal is that the tournament should be confined to four rounds.—Aneta Transocean. - 97 words
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67 1939-01-19 31 Aneta-Transocean. The indoor tennis tournament between Germany and Sweden for the King Gustav trophy resulted in a score of 1—1 following the first day of play. The German champion Henner Henkel defeated Rohlsson 6—4, 3 —6, 6— 4 f 7—5, while Hans Redl, whoAneta-Transocean. - 67 words
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Article56 1939-01-19 31 —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. German figure skating championship for pairs was won by Maxie Herber ana Ernst Baler, who also hold the world and Olympic championships in the Berlin Sport Palace. In execution and combinations they were far superior to all other competitors. Second place was won by Use. —Aneta-Trans-Ocean. - 56 words
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1586 1939-01-19 32 Soccer Results And League Tables Up- To-Date •THE defeat of Derby by Sunderland was the surprise of the first division of the English soccer league on 8aturday and Derby are now back within striking distance from Everton. who were fortunate to beat Arsenal two-nil1,586 words
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Article, Illustration18 1939-01-19 32 Simpson, Army captain, comes round a scrum du r ing play in Saturday’s Cup final at Kuala Lumpur.18 words
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456 1939-01-19 32 Both Teams Play Brilliant Football (From Our Own Correspondent > London, Jan. 15. JPVEKTON beat Arsenal two-nil before a crowd of 45.000 but luck deserted the losers throughout the game. Roth teams played brilliant football but Everton got the goals, Lawton and Boyes456 words
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Article71 1939-01-19 32 —Reuter. THE Scottish rugger team to play Wales at Cardiff on Feb. 4 is Roberts (Watsonians), J. B. Craig (Heriot’s School). MacRae (St. Andrew’s University), Forrest (Cambridge University), Renwick (Edinburgh University), Shaw (Glasgow High School), Dorward (Gala), G. H. Gallic (Edinburgh Academicals). R. W. Sampson.—Reuter. - 71 words
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Article19 1939-01-19 32 The Keppel Golf Club’s spoon for the January L.G.U. medal was won byMrs. W. P. Douglas.19 words
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The Straits Budget FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT
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445 1939-01-19 1 7i Per Cent: Net Profit Of $55,980 Last Year NEW SALES COMPANY TO HANDLE BUSINESS IN CANADA JWELYE years after its incorporation, the Wilkinson Process Rubber Co., Ltd. this year proposes to pay its maiden dividend. The accounts which were issued on Jan. 17,445 words
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Article80 1939-01-19 1 Sets New High Record ll/ORtn London, Jan. 17. okl P r °duction in 1938 inwith (i 5.5 per cent, compared showing ch was a record year. 936 a *2 per cent, increase over ion u'hf? ing to the Union Corpora* W r 1 puts 1938 production80 words
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Article69 1939-01-19 1 TOURING the week ending Jan. 7. 1939. exports of canned pine-apples from Malayan ports amounted to 49.272 cases, of which: 46,226 (94 per cent.) cases were to the United Kingdom 495 G per cent.) cases to the Continent of Europe. 650 (1 per cent) cases to69 words
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Article618 1939-01-19 1 FRASER AND CO’S WEEKLY REVIEW |N a weekly report on the share market, issued at the close of business on Jan. 17, Fraser and Company write:— The Anglo-Italian conversations in Rem have b en the main influence on i rkets du-.ng the past week. At the618 words
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48 1939-01-19 1 Date Spot Jan. Feb.-Mar. Apr.-June July-Sept. London Jan. 12 27% 27% 27% 28 28% 8 1/16 13 27% 27% 274 27% 28 8 16 274 274 27% 28 28% 8 17 274 274 27% 27% 28% 8 18 274 27% 27% 27% 27% 7%48 words
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Article194 1939-01-19 1 Singapore, Jan. 17, noon. Buyers Sellers Gambler 7.50 Hamburg Cube $13.50 Java Cube $12.00 Pepper White Muntok $12.75 White $12.25 Black 9.00 Coma Mixed $3.00 Sun Dried $3.30 Sago Flour No. 1 Lingga $2.25 $2.25 Fair $2.20 $2.20 Sarawak Jclotong Palembang $7.50 Banja $B.OO .Sarawak $B.OO Tapioca194 words
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302 1939-01-19 2 Dividend Reduced From 17| To Five Per Cent. A NET profit of $30,108 was earned by Glenealy Plantations Ltd. in the year ended Oct. 31. This compares with $103,572 in the preceding year. As already announced In the Straits Times the directors propose302 words
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148 1939-01-19 2 THE Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held Its 1,416 th auction on Jan. 11 when of 1,330,0551 b. <593.77 tons) catalogued 1,167,130 lb. <521.04 tons) were offered and 1,069,642 lb. (477.52 tons) were sold. London, spot price 8 l/16d. New York spot price148 words
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Article55 1939-01-19 2 Amsterdam, Dec. 28. 'THE Javabode understands that Dutch capital will be used In the not distant future for financing a considerable extension of the Netherlands Indies textile industry 8o far this Industry covers only 6 per cent, of the domestic consumption. The number of spinning mills Is55 words
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107 1939-01-19 2 INHALERS’ and port stocks ol rubber Uin the Colony at the end of December totalled 29,754 tons compared with 34,523 tons at the end of November and 50.017 tons at the end of December 1937. The figure at the end107 words
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Article74 1939-01-19 2 Straits Times cable. (From Our 0\ n Correspondent > London. Jan. 12. T*HE directors of Jeram Rubber Estates Ltd. propose raising the nominal capital of the company by £lO.OOO. to .£160.000 in order to allow the Issue of shares the proceeds of which are toStraits Times cable. - 74 words
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82 1939-01-19 2 —Reuter. New York, Jan. 17. THE theft of at least £250.000 sterling by means of “rigging” automatic fare machines in municipal subways was revealed today by the District Attorney, Mr. Thomas Dewey. He said 3 per cent, of the gross revenue during the past three—Reuter. - 82 words
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Article76 1939-01-19 2 A CIRCULAR to the shareholders ot Nipah Distilleries of Malaya recalls that they authorised the Eastern agents to sell the properties of the company on Feb. 17. 1938. Production and manufacture thereupon ceased, it is stated, and since then the agents have been endeavouring to dispose of the76 words
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Article652 1939-01-19 2 STATISTICS UNIFORMLY FAVOURABLE STANTON NELSON’S REVIEW IN a weekly report on the rubber market, issued on Jan. 12, Stanton Nelson and Co. Ltd., write:— All eyes this week are on Rome, where what may well prove to be the final test of the Chamberlain policy is being652 words
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101 1939-01-19 2 strike of employees last year.—Straits Times cable. Dividend Reduced By 2 x /z Per Cent. (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, Jan. 12 'THE directors report of the Singa1 pore Traction Co. Ltd. states that the net profit for the year ended Sept last is £55,580 comparedstrike of employees last year.—Straits Times cable. - 101 words
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Article108 1939-01-19 2 •THE following were the crops oi rubber harvested by the respective estates in December Lb. Ayer Molek 15,747 Bukit Katll 20.914 Alor Gajah 1L250 Australasia 13,150 Ayer Panas 55.000 Bukit Kubu 7,000 Glenealy 29.000 Jalan Kebun 9,300 Kluang 33.600 Pajam 135.000 Port Swettenham 7,100 Tambalak 14,000 Teluk108 words
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111 1939-01-19 2 —British Wireless London, lan. 14. APPROVAL of Mr. Roosevelt’s defence message to Congress is expressed bv the New York press. Newspapers declare the President has struck the right note. The programme is reasonably balanced—it is not so large as it would be if it»•—British Wireless - 111 words
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792 1939-01-19 3 Total Distribution 40 Per Cent: $150,000 To Reserve directors* remuneration to BE FIXED a NET profit of $1,021,276 was earned by Petaling Tin Ltd. A i n the year ended Oct. 31. This compares with $2,422,323 in the preceding year. Interim dividends paid792 words
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165 1939-01-19 3 <From Our Own Correspondent.) London. Jan. 5. AS I cabled you today British Tin Investment Corporation has decided to pay a final dividend on the ordinary shares of 4 per cent, actual (4 8 pence per share), less tax at 5s 6d, making165 words
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Article877 1939-01-19 3 REPLANTING POLICY DISCUSSED A DDRESSING shareholders at the annual meeting of Bukit Palong Syndicate Ltd. in Seremban recently Mr. W. H. W. Gubbins, the chairman. said:— The accounts reveal that a profit of $20,086.18 accrued during the year which compares with $30,718.15 for the year 1936/1937. so877 words
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Article108 1939-01-19 3 DECEMBER FIGURES LOWER MOTHERLANDS Indies tin exports (or December, amounted to 1.229 tons, compared with 1,455 tons In November. Exports for the fourth quarter of 1938 totalled 4.602 tons, against a auota of 4,394 tons. Tin exports for the whole year 1938 amounted to 21,001 tons,108 words
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Article127 1939-01-19 3 Companies In Osborne Chappel Group THE following returns of production of tin-ore by companies In the Osborne and Chappel group, refer to the last quarter of 1938 Quota In tin-ore ordinary Buffer stock piculs piculs Qopeng Consolidated 1,132 714 Tekka 656 205 Rambutan 203 220 Klnta Tin127 words
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Article26 1939-01-19 3 IN the last quarter of 1938 Nar- borough Rubber Estate harvested 141.037 lb of rubber and Pusing Rubber and Tin harvested 68,861 lb.26 words
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Article1521 1939-01-19 4 High-Priced Forward Contracts Now Completed REPLANTING TO BE RESTARTED: MANURING TO CONTINUE A DDRESSING shareholders at the "annual meeting of Lunas Rubber Estates Ltd. in Singapore on Friday, Mr. G. A. Potts, the chairman, said:— The profit for the year before payment of directors’ fees amounted1,521 words
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Article113 1939-01-19 4 i From Our Own Correspondent) London. Jan. 16 British Empire "A 18 8 British Empire “B" 9 *V 2 British Empire Cumulative 14 0 British Empire C’prehensive 14 6 British General “A” 18 6 British General “B” 16 6 British General “C” 14 9 Gold Producers First113 words
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Article38 1939-01-19 4 THE following statistics relating to tinore production refer to December Hours Yardage Piculs or. Pahang Consolidated .1,327 Ipoh Tin (A. Etanu 552 157.800 325 Ipoh Tin < Lahat» 197 41.300 244 Sunßei Kinta 397 70.100 19538 words
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64 1939-01-19 4 .—Reuter. ¥N the last quarter of 1938 the output of tin concentrates from Sione Tin totalled 19 l 2 tons. The mine cost was C 2 540 and the estimated mine profit, on 33 tons concentrates sold during the quarter was £250 London. Jan. 12..—Reuter. - 64 words
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Article417 1939-01-19 4 New York, Jan. 17. THE following quotations were those ruling when the Stock Exchange closed today:— DOW-JONES AVERAGES Yesterday’s Today s Close Close Changes 30 Industrials 148.26 148.93 up 67 20 Rails 31.68 31.88 up 20 15 Utilities 23.50 24.13 up .63 40 Bonds 90.51 90.58 up417 words
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Article1172 1939-01-19 5 Issued By Fraser And Co., EXCHANGE AND STOCK BROKERS. Singapore, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. boning. Buyers Sellers Issue \ai. Armat Tin 4/3 a'am Kumbang 26/9 27/9 S A .sua. Malay e/ Avi>r Hitam 22/- 23/6 *l" Ay« Went 1 Batu Selangor 1.33 1.38 it/ Reriuntal 10/- 10/91,172 words
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Article41 1939-01-19 5 official price of tin in Singapore on Jan. 12 was $110.37y 2 per picul on 133 l/3rd. lb.; on Jan. 13, $110.50; on Jan. 14. $110; on Jan. 16, $110.50; on Jan. 17, $110; on Jan. 18. $llO.41 words
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Article590 1939-01-19 5 London Exchange Prices On Jan. 10 Allagar (2/) /10%; Alar Pongsu (2/) 1/5%; Anglo-Malay 8/3: Ayer Kuning 22/8: Badenoch 17/9; Bagan Serai 17/6; Bahru <5S*> (2/) 1/5; Bonteng 11/3; Batang (2/> /6\; Batu Oaves 14/4 fy; Batu Tlga 25/; Bekoh (2/) /10%; Bertain Con (2/) 2/6%; Bldor 22/6;590 words
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Article129 1939-01-19 5 London Exchange Prices On Jan. 10 Ampat (4/) 3/7%; Anglo-Burma (5/) 13/8; Bangrin 15/16 Gopeng Cons. (5/) 8/ Hongkong (5/) 27/32; Irdls (5/) 5/9; Ipoh (16/) 13/32 Jflapang 31/ Kampong Lanjut 16/ Kamimtlng (5/) 9/3 Repang Killinghall (5/) 15/3 Kinta Kellas (5/) 5/6; Kramat Pulal (5/) 11/ Kramat129 words
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Article372 1939-01-19 5 Easier Price Trend On Political News London, Jan. 17. PRICES in all sections of the Stock Exchange* today tended to ease owing to the uncertainty surrounding the European political situation. Gilt-edged, however staged a late rally showing only minor net changes on the day. Actual selling pressure372 words
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Article42 1939-01-19 5 QUEENSLAND Treasury returns for December show revenue of £2,057,000, compared with £1,810,000 for the corresponding period a year ago. and expenditure £2,243,000, against £2,228.000 Excess of expenditure over revenue for the past six months was £884,000. compared with £1,250.00042 words
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74 1939-01-19 5 FRASER COMPANY LIST OF CURRENT DIVIDENDS Singapore. Jan. 17, 5 p.m. Books Total for Company Dividend Cioee K Kamunting 3d. Jan- 27 Feb. 3 Jan. 28 ggC d,v F a eS: 3 l ,nt 5 1“ 3? aieneafy DßV 6% J«n. >« nnSfpSf 41 7%% Jan 16 Jan. 33 Jan.74 words
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